In addition to admiring gorgeous landscapes through shoots introduced in the Hollywood blockbuster movie Kong: Skull Island, visitors to Tu Lan Cave in the central province of Quang Binh could enjoy the adventure of swimming through the river caves that makes this tour unmatchable to anything else around. Discovered in 2009, Tu Lan Cave lies 70 km away from Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, next to the minority village of Tan Hoa, just past the fields of grazing buffalo and rapidly growing peanut and cornfields.
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In order to explore Tu Lan Caves System, explorers will have to trek through remote, untouched jungle; cross through buffalo fields; be surrounded by giant, looming, limestone mountains on all sides; and plunge into deep, cool, underground rivers that wind gracefully through mountains and river valleys alike. If tourists want to explore the entire 10 caves of Tu Lan Caves System, they will have to swim more than 2km inside the cave and in the dark. The trip requires a lot of strength, patience, persistence of visitors. But surely, crossing the stream to Tu Lan Cave will be an unforgettable experience for any explorer. The cave spreads through four valleys covered with pristine forests and unnamed rivers. There are many magnificent stalagmites and stalactites inside the caves, together with splendid waterfalls and underground rivers making Tu Lan a unique spot for both sightseeing for adventure.
Aside from the beauty though, it’s the adventure of swimming through the river caves that makes the tour unmatchable to anything else around. As you swim through each cave, you’re surrounded by gorgeous limestone formations, seen only by the light of your headtorch, and the fading daylight of the cave entrance behind you. It’s quiet and serene, and definitely an experience to have at some point in this lifetime. As you finish each swim and exit the caves, the view that you’re presented with will blow you away: beautiful blue lakes, green trees, and a small waterfall. A highlight during the tour is the time spent at a campsite, listening to the sounds of waterfall and night critters, and hearing some interesting stories about the local ethnic people.
As safety is absolutely paramount on all trips, they will be equipped with helmets, life jackets, headlights, hammocks, sleeping bags, trekking boots, among others. Hung Ton Cave is a suitable place to camp overnight. Meanwhile, Chuot Cave is an ideal spot to admire the majesty of nature. The Chuot Cave is selected among the locations the movie "Kong: Skull Island". After hours exploring the cave, you will be immersed in the warm and clear waters of giant pools or cascades to relax and admire the valley below. The tour is an opportunity to escape civilization and go deep into the rugged and untouched nature of the remote Tu Lan cave system: caves, karst mountains, jungle and waterfalls.
